Day 2: 18. May 2022

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8:30 am – 8:45 amWelcomeWelcome, Summary of Day 1 and Presentation of Program for Day 2
Martin Breum and Maja Motzfeldt-Haahr
8:45 am – 9:00 amPresentationGreenland and the Minerals – What Will It Take to Make Greenland Attractive to International Investments
James Fergusson, Senior Vice President, Barrick Gold Corporation
9:00 am – 9:15 amPresentationA Fluid World and the Road towards a more Independent Economy 
Torben M. Andersen, Professor, Aarhus University, Chairman of the Economic Council
9:15 am – 9:30 amPresentationThe Human Factor and the Road to Sustainability, Growth and Welfare through Financial Politics
Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister for Finances and Equality
9:30 am – 9:45 amPresentationThe Ironbark Project in Citronen Fjord
Michael Jardine, Managing Director, Ironbark Zinc Ltd 
9:45 am – 10:00 amPresentationPrimary Schools – What Does It Take to Create a Good School?
Elna Heilmann, Chairman, IMAK, Teachers Union of Greenland
10:00 am – 10:30 amBreakCoffee Break
10:30 am – 10:55 amPresentationWhat Is an Entrepreneurial Gene – Does It Exist?
Mia Wagner, Founder of Nordic Female Founders and Angel Investor
Anne Stampe Olesen, Founder of Nordic Female Founders and Angel Investor
10:55 am – 11:10 amPresentationNew Runways: How Will Greenland Be Tied Together in the Future
Jacob Nitter Sørensen, Director, Air Greenland
11:10 am – 11:25 amPresentationThe Brand Value of a Sustainable Greenland
Anne Nivika Grødem, Visit Greenland
11:25 am – 11:45 amPresentationThe Road to Success in Faroese Tourism – Experiences and Areas of Cooperation
Jóhanna á Bergi, CEO, Atlantic Airways
Jóhan Pauli Helgason, Visit Faeroe Islands
11:45 am – 12:05 pmDebateNorth Atlantic Women in Leadership, Common Features, Challenges, and Strengths
Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister for Finances and Equality
Mia Wagner, Founder of Nordic Female Founders and Angel Investor
Jóhanna á Bergi, CEO, Atlantic Airways
Moderator: Maja Motzfeldt-Haahr
12:05 pm – 12.20 pmPresentationPrize Contest Winner
Rasmus Leander Nielsen, University of Greenland
12:20 pm – 1:15 pmLunchLunch Buffet
  Side Events Day 2
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmSide Event 1The School and the Vocational Educations: How Do They Support the New Professions? (DA)
Katuaq – Venskabssalen
Christel Bøjler, Principal, NI Nuuk
Anders Øgaard, Researcher, Ilinniarfissuaq
Kirsten Føns, Researcher, Ilinniarfissuaq
Bent Olsvig Jensen, Lumina Sustainable Materials
Facilitator: Sivso Dorph
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmSide Event 2Infrastructure – New Runways: Expectations for Logistics, Service and Additional Investments in the Towns (ENG)
Katuaq – Hans Lynge-salen
Jacob Nitter Sørensen, Managing Director, Air Greenland
Aviaja Karlshøj Knudsen, Project Director, Kalaallit Airports Holding A/S
Christian Keldsen, Director, Greenland Business Association
Facilitator: Thomas “Tyt” Mogensen
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmSide Event 3Canada – Trade and Cooperation with Greenland (ENG)
Hotel Hans Egede
Jens K. Lyberth, Royal Greenland
Louise Lynge Berthelsen, LouiseLynge
Lorne Bennet, Pennecon
Mininnguaq Kleist, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade
Harry Flaherty, Qikiqtaalik Corporation
Aluki Kotierk, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorp
Facilitator: Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director, Arctic Economic Council
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmSide Event 4Walk the Talk – Sustainable Tourism in Greenland (DA)
Katuaq – Lille Sal
Anders U. La Cour Vahl, Assistant Director, AECO – Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators
Anders Lykke Laursen, Nuuk Water Taxi/Member of Industry Committee for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
Emil Skjervedal, Head of Business, Sermersooq Municipality
Anette Lings, CEO, Hotel Sisimiut
Facilitator: Julia Pars, Consultant, Relatepeople
3:00 pm – 3:30 pmBreakCoffee break
3:30 pm – 4:30 pmDebatePolitical Round Table 
The Mayors:
Stine Egede (IA, Kommune Kujalleq)
Charlotte Ludvigsen (IA, Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq)
Malik Berthelsen (Siumut, Qeqqata Kommunia)
Ane Hansen (IA, Kommune Qeqertalik)
Jens Ole Nathanielsen (IA, Avannaata Kommunia)
Moderators: Martin Breum and Maja Motzfeldt-Haahr
4:30 pm – 4:45 pmWrap-upThank you!
Christian Keldsen, Director, Greenland Business Association
4:45 pm – 6:30 pmReceptionClosing Reception in Katuaq’s Foyer